The Great War lecture at Presbyterian Church
Professor Henderson spoke on The Great War to support the Belief Relief Fund at the Presbyterian Church. The audience applauded as he argued the war’s moral and civilizational implications, comparing it to the rise of Christianity and detailing Germany’s aggression, diplomacy, and impact on Britain Europe and global order. He emphasized Britain's duty to maintain a buffer state and defend treaties while critiquing German promises and behavior.
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Presbyterian Church
Beloten Relief Fund
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J. Mitchel
British Empire
Edward Grey
Germany
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Aba Pést
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Laromrington
Britain
France
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Teense & Son
ETO
Kmscow
Berlin
Belgium
Aginet Garemnay
Allie
Italy
Wirslem
Psopia
Poland
Furfing
Lecture Recalls World War Power Struggles and Imperial Views
An Institute lecture summarized German ambitions under a Kaiser era, noting abetting power over army and navy, public support, and misread British resolve. Professor Henderson argued for international arbitration yet accepted force as a future necessity, praising Britain’s righteousness and the empire’s heroic role. The gathering, held with church and committee support, closed at the National Athenaeum.
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Germany
Henderson
British
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Menderson
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W. H. Butler
A Schoolboy Appeals For Parental Permission To Fight
A letter dated 17 June 1018 from a Victorian college student in Australia asks his father for consent to join the war effort. He argues many youths enlist, notes the bravery of Dardanelles troops, and urges duty over safety, offering to serve in any capacity and even as an orderly to a doctor if needed. He references friends at war, his junior studies, and the duty to his country, seeking his father’s consent to enlist.
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Victoria
Espair
Bisther
Dad
Australia
Dardanelles
Hel
Sasil Hall
Ted Butler
Sens
Pontey
Gallal
Ander
Belgium
Germany
England
France
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Sam
Lan
AMC
Galliboli
Victoria Baracks
Mly
Tim
Avery
Fragmented plea to father in a Sunday issue note
A damaged text fragment appears to be a personal letter to a father. The reader sees expressions of desire for permission to leave, references to potential changes in a relationship, and a request for a favorable reply, signed by Sass. The passage is garbled and lacks clear context or complete sentences.
Insurance company figures from early 1900s outlined
A Melbourne style extract reviews Standard Fire and Marine Insurance Co of New Zealand with figures for 1902 to 1914, detailing profits, investments, and policy portfolios. It discusses writs, profits, dividends, and reserves, noting war-time income effects and drought impacts on Australian operations.
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Hean's Essence Promoted for Cough Relief and Savings
An old advertisement touts Hean's Essence as a cheap cough remedy suitable for all ages. It claims to reduce household cough expenses, relieve tickling throats, phlegm, bronchitis, croup, and whooping cough, and urges mail orders from Sydney and Aitoford addresses.
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A. A. Brown
Mayfield
N.s.wv
Hean
Prom
Jean
Whemishy
Castlereagh Street
Sydney
Gap Mouth
Aus
Hoan
Bor
GPO
Aitotafd
Letter from the Front. A Cheerful Soldier
Extracts from Private W. Sweetland written to his mother describe trench life and small comforts from home. He thanks Tom for pipes and papers, mentions friends Grey Nobbie Allen Bond Thorvey and others serving, and notes good cooking and high spirits in the trench. The letter ends with a note of concern for the writer and allies, then reports Mr T L Bradford dying at Kinigs Theatre while attending a performance.
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Privaés W. Sweetland
Tom
Tomuet
Navan Tabor
Adeldids
Tam
Aleo
Nobbie
Allen Bond
Thorvey
Tronphos
Webb
T. L. Bradford
Kinig's
unknanterna Col Mell death tribute in Pirie drill hall piece
Widespread regret followed the death of Colonel Mell at Pattie. The article honors his service from militia to lieutenant colonel, notes his gallantry in action with Brigades and his role at the Drill Hall farewell. It records tributes by Major Rendrews and the Pirie Masons. Sympathy extends to his wife and two daughters.
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Miel
Boscomaba
Yalpart
Abe Daily Press
Bie
Lient
Saif Binta Rial
Myn
Iir Hamilton
Uarrott
Miereimackad
South Australis
Padman
Ell
HC. Warren
Olfcan
Rendrews
Misll
Australia
Ifa
Sham Silves
Disraeli
Mana
Mell
Pirie
Feionde
Miell
Har Esmily
Snow White Pantomime Dazzles Solomontown Hall Crowd
Solomontown Methodist Hall hosted a lively production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs staged by the Methodist Ladies Choir under Ms. T.R. Wilkinson. Performers including Mina Ivy Bates and Lily Tresteail delivered strong singing and acting, with notable chorus and dwarf scenes supported by an efficient orchestra. proceeds benefited the Banday School Funds.
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Methodist Ladies’ Choir
Solorag
Anita Wes
T.R. Wilkinson
Falee
Princasa
Carl
GF. Root
Princi Il
N Buechsros
Wilkins
Royalist
Ihmael Mud
Princom Ewuepa
Alea
Mina Ivy Bates
Har Zich
Sam
Accnss
Appleves
Goldsworthy
Park Pirlo
Prinos
Hiv Po
Audianca
Lyla Tresteail
Fords
Arbins
Padodll
Violet
Minsss
B. Tilman
Parka
D. Dyece
L. Grataatem
Man
Tiert Seymour
Elune
Ofter
Conway Schult
Cyril Seymour
Don Finvel
Oliver Worrall
Bev Wilekinson
Alforta
Simudard
W. Cottle
Gilbert
E.,trantrail
P. Hillingburet
E. Cman
C. Parks
Brilisin
Edie Hughes
Gracoult
Dany Pilgrien
Pimlott
Mr. Simpson
Besas
Be Smilligan
Tha Proeseda
Banday
Pigeon Shooting Trophy Event At Pork Pirie Guo Club
The Pork Pirie Guo Club held its sixth elution trophy shoot on August 11. Johnson claimed second leg, with Gia and Thirosaweepa notable finishes. Gillon le Campbell took second money. Samphil won by five birds. Results list Johnson, Gillen, and others among top scorers with multiple killed counts.
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Pork Pirie Guo Club
Tmambera
Johnaon Se Ia
Gia Kills
Thirosaweepa
Ising
J Gillon le Campbell
Samphil
Withie
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Area Sud Johnega
To Ville
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Zod Competion
BR. Joh
Amberite
Jobasonth
J. Gillen
Éth Compati
Q. B. Johnson
G.B. Jokmnsom
B. Job
J. Dillon
G. J. Green
Amiberite
B. Mays
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Ina Nahler
Ann
Iscenas
Igor Boidail
Barrier
Progressive Company
Onningtons
Australian Expeditionary Forces
Porome
Shire Hall
Dill Hall
Perzons
Wits
Per Anna
Argent Cargaasy Iy Poe
Maritana
Osborne
Carmen
Lana
Tavarney
Walkerville
Themas
Duncan
Jetty Botel
New Baloon
Adelaide
Yoothamurra School
Miss Dow
Gisle
Jim
Beleunias
Glenalg 915
Solomontown Methodist Hall
Snow-White and the Seven Dwarfs
Gladstone
Printing Office
Rovalopea
Doigers
Siser
Olor
Cartnote Books
Fanny
Amd
Dona Keel
Ami Diebeiat
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